Paracrine communication between different parts of the renal tubule is required for the maintenance of systemic acid–base balance, say researchers. “We demonstrate that the kidney regulates acid–base ...

Dietary acid reduction by consuming produce or using sodium bicarbonate improves acid-base status and helps protect the kidneys in patients with early-stage CKD. Reducing dietary acid load helps ...

The ingestion of protein-rich diets has been associated with modifications of urinary calcium and acid excretions suspected to reflect a state of slight acidosis inducing an environment favorable for ...

Describes acid-base physiology and discusses the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis, as well as plasma potassium disorders. Metabolic ...

Considering the fast-paced and busy lifestyles most people have these days, having high uric acid levels has become quite a ...